
Occupational Certificate
Occupational Trainer
OC-97154 · NQF Level 4 · 124 Credits
Duration
Typically 12–18 months (provider-paced)
Accrediting body
ETDP SETA (Development Quality Partner) / QCTO
Course Introduction
Equips learners with the skills to plan a training session from scratch, choose methods and materials suited to the audience in front of them, and judge whether the learning has actually landed.
Who Should Attend
Aspiring and practising trainers, in-house facilitators, and subject-matter experts moving into a formal training role.
Entry Requirements
NQF Level 4 (Grade 12) or equivalent, with Communication competence.
Learning Outcomes
- Prepare for and facilitate training sessions
- Select and adapt training methods and aids for different audiences
- Conduct basic assessment of learners
- Evaluate and report on training sessions delivered
Our Training Methodology
Delivered in-person, onsite at the client's premises, or online/virtual — Knowledge, Practical and (where applicable) Work Experience modules, culminating in a Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA).
Course / Module Content
- Knowledge Modules — the training environment, adult learning principles
- Practical Skill Modules — preparing and delivering a training session
- Work Experience Module — facilitating a real training session in the workplace
Assessments & Certification
Learners are assessed internally against each module, then complete a Final Integrated Summative Assessment (FISA) set/moderated externally. On success, the QCTO issues the official certificate/Statement of Results.
Career Opportunities
- In-house / corporate trainer
- Skills development facilitator support role
- Pathway to NQF 5 qualifications such as Training and Development Practitioner
